I Went Haywire With the Buy Button This Month—Here's Everything I Kept
I write about fashion a lot. But despite the illusion that fashion editors are constantly making orders with a full wardrobe of amazing clothes, in reality, my shopping habits are much more prudent. This month, however, has been much different. During the height of the season, I very much fell into the "a closet full of clothes with nothing to wear" trap, so I decided that a mini overhaul was in order. There were a few trends that I was interested in test-driving—like tie-waist tops and Y2K-style pants—as well as a few staple pieces I've had saved in my mental mood board for years.
Let's just say I went a little haywire with the buy button. My fingers were cramped from constantly typing out my card information, and I got to know my UPS delivery man on a first-name basis. A lot of boxes came my way, but not everything I bought made the cut. There were some duds, but the try-on process is all in the game of fashion, right? If you're anxious to see what I ordered, good because ahead I'm sharing all the items that I ended up buying and actually keeping this month. From cool sneakers that are bubbling up among the fashion crowd to new classics from emerging designers, keep reading to see what made my "keep" pile.
For some time, I've been a fan of New York based jewelry brand Laura Lombardi, and this glimmering gold necklace has been a go-to for all of my outfits.
After trying this on, I was surprised by how expensive it looked. If you're due for a seaside vacation, I'm just letting you know that you absolutely need this.
I love a limited drop! This one from Wales Bonner is in collaboration with artist and musician Laraaji and includes a small run of 60 T-shirts. Fortunately, there are still a few left in stock, and a portion of the proceeds go to NGO Care India.
Lately, I've been exploring beyond the traditional sneaker brands to find interesting styles that will spice up my athleisure looks. Salomon popped up on my radar after I spotted the XT-4s on a few figures I follow on IG. They're slowly gaining more attention among fashion people, but they are still obscure enough that you won't feel like everyone else.
Oops, I bought two pairs. Unlike the XT-4s these are more suitable for casual activity than intense hiking. The black sole also looks so elevated.
Chunky hoop earrings are one of my staple jewelry pieces, and I'm so into these.
How good is this color?! The material is a bit slinky, so I'd advise wearing this with nipple covers or a seamless bra.
I bought these in navy, and since they're deeply discounted, I plan on buying them in khaki, too. The high waist and loose cut are so flattering for pear and hourglass shapes.
When I want to try an emerging footwear trend on the cheap, Amazon is typically one of the first places I look.
There was one area I needed to address for my closet: cute summer tops. The halter neckline is really fun, and the gathered waist adds a little something that makes this feel elevated.
Some advice: Get this while it's on sale! Since I bought this top, I wear it at least once a week.
Since more events have been piling on my agenda, a comfortable, chic pair of heels we're in order. I wore these for almost six hours straight, with a lot of that time spent standing, and I'm happy to report my feet survived.
It's always savvy to keep a few Reformation dresses for the influx of wedding invites and party events. How interesting is this blue leopard print?
This isn't something I'd usually go for, but I'm so happy I did. The shiny satin material really adds a dose of sophistication to a pair of jeans or shorts.
Since its release, I've been into Marine Serre's interpretation of the moon print. I found it on sale at Ssense, and sadly, it's out of stock, but this top is still available at Matches.
All of my summer camp experiences have culminated in the beaded-jewelry trend. I'm not sure if this will be something I'll wear forever, but at $20, I feel less guilty about it.
These feel like butter on the skin, so you already know I had to buy a few more pairs.
Until I save up for my dream Loewe sunglasses, these will do.
Whenever I'm in need of flattering trousers, Aritzia is at the top of my list. Finding good pants isn't an easy task for someone with a bigger butt and hips, but the retailer's Babaton brand always has options that come in clutch.
This silhouette has been trending this summer, so of course, as someone who's always eager to try out something new, I gave it a spin. This shade of lime really gets people's attention.
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Indya Brown is a fashion editor, stylist, and writer living in Los Angeles. While going to school at Columbia University in New York City, she got her feet wet in the fashion industry interning at Elle magazine, Harper's Bazaar, and New York magazine's The Cut. After graduating in 2016, she joined The Cut as a fashion assistant, eventually working her way up to fashion editor. There, she worked on a multitude of projects, including styling inbook feature stories for New York magazine's print issue, writing and pitching market stories for The Cut, and serving as fashion lead for The Cut's branded content. While New York has been her home for over 10 years, she moved to Los Angeles in the midst of the pandemic in 2020 for a new chapter. Now she is a fashion market editor forBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing , focusing on emerging designers, rising trends on and off the internet, interior design, and BIPOC creatives and brands. Aside from her duties as a fashion market editor, Brown is also a freelance stylist and writer, working on national print and video commercial campaigns for Sephora, The Independent, and Cadillac. Her bylines also include Harper's Bazaar, Vox, and The New York Times. But once the computer goes down and the emails turn off, she's likely eating her way through Koreatown, hunting down vintage furniture, scoping out new outrageous nail designs to try, or taking a hot cycling class.
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